About the 100 push-ups thing

Do people really think this is a good idea, especially for beginners who have not done any kind of exercise before? I think that a comprehensive fitness program (such as the 12 week programs offered by RJ) to strengthen the core would be much more productive and helpful than a gimmicky challenge like this.

Anyway, It seems that most people get excited about it initially, but then fail horribly as they get into the program (which I imagine can only serve to defeat their self image):

http://xpuff.blogspot.com/2008/06/please-stop-it-with-100-pushups-thing.html...it's a very unbalanced training regimen. If you aren't throwing some rows, lat pull-downs, or pull-downs in there are on a regular basis you're setting yourself up for really buff chest and tricep muscles and little weakling back and bicep ones. While I think that's silly on an aesthetic level, apparently such imbalance also puts strain on your joints and can cause injury.

For people who don't go to the gym I think Push-ups are great. They do work the core, pecs, triceps and shoulders. Pull-ups, abs, and some leg work should be added though to get the rest of the body. Some aerobics and flexibility work is important too.

That you are working up is possible. Everyone starts small. I am ALWAYS amazed by Jet Li's moves: he started with basic moves just like anyone................................ I can do atleast 80 pushups without stopping, but I started only being able to do 25. I think this is a wonderful challenge. It starts you off realistic, but challenges you to strive for the impossible, which is what we all want to achieve, right? (as in those IMPOSSIBLE gay body images)?

Damn, if you managed to do this, you would be the motherfucking MAN!! Do this infront of a crowd of gym bunnies and you're guaranteed to get tail everytime!I've got to try and do this!! (yer all invited to my funeral, lol). HE DIED TRYING TO IMPRESS...that's soooo gay! "bla!"